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Actors Warren Beatty, Annette Bening and Jason Alexander, singer Seal and tennis player Serena Williams were among those who attended the Sept. 18 event at Paramount Studios honoring Arnon Milchan, who produced such movies as "Pretty Woman" and "L.A. Confidential," according to the Associated Press.

Milchan received a lifetime achievement award from the Citizens’ Empowerment Center in Israel, a nonprofit group that promotes democracy and civic involvement.